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Local News

Crop Updates May 9, 2008
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
I think most of us have been seeing quite a bit of Corn go in the ground the past 2 weeks.

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Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Iowa women are getting wiser about reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.

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How to Choose a Cell Phone Service – and Avoid Cell Phone Pitfalls
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Are you shopping for cell phone service for the first time, or considering a new plan?

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Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

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Survey Indicates Higher Rates This Year for Custom Farm Machinery Work
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa farm operators who hire custom machine work during the course of the 2008 crop year and those who provide such services can expect to see rates increase substantially this year, based on a survey completed recently by Iowa State University Extension.

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Page County Extension Presents Workshop for Child Care Providers
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Do you feel like you spend more time disciplining children ages zero to seven than teaching them?

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Page County Extension Presents Workshop for Parents
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Do you feel like you are over-reacting to your child or giving in?

News from Iowa State University Extension

Investor Information on the Web - How Do You Judge Quality?
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article provides tips for evaluating investment information Web sites.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
Selecting a Financial Advisor
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article discusses how to select a financial advisor.

Staff

Amy Holbrook-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: holbrook@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Southwest Area Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: aladd@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Familes Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Patricia Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-2074
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Tim Eggers-Field Ag Economist
Phone: 712 542 5171
Fax: 712 542 5936
Email: teggers@iastate.edu

Linda Orme-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: lorme@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension